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Nanticoke River at Bridgeville

National Weather Service gauge BGLD1 · Delaware · Sussex County · 38.7283, -75.5619 · USGS 01487000

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.5 ft; major flooding begins at 11.5 ft.

Action stage8.0 ft
Minor flooding9.5 ft
Moderate flooding10.5 ft
Major flooding11.5 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.0 ftAdjacent open space, next to the river, begins to flood. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on Bridgeville Branch.
9.5 ftRifle Range Road begins to flood. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on Bridgeville Branch and cause additional flooding near North Main street.
10.5 ftFlooding increases along Rifle Range Road and is subject to closure. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on both Turkey Branch and Bridgeville Branch and cause additional flooding as a result.
11.5 ftSignificant flooding occurs along Rifle Range Road. The roadway is closed. Backwater increases on Turkey Branch increasing the flooding on Rifle Range Road. Backwater also increases on Bridgeville Branch.

Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

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